Events

Date: May 14, 2026 Time: 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Chromosome Cousins, DNA Special Interest Group

Our DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) meets monthly to explore how genetic testing can enhance family history research.

Many of the RootsTech presentations are still available. Here is a particularly good presentation:

     Using Autosomal DNA Analysis to Identify an Ancestor's Likely Parents, by Alice Childs   View it here

Date: May 18, 2026 Time: 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Southeastern U.S. Research Special Interest Group

Time to bust through brick walls and find new ancestors!  This is our America250 project!

May Meet - Bring a county and state where you know you had an ancestor living during the American Revolutionary War.

Waco Tornado 1953, a CTGS event
Date: May 18, 2026 Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Waco Tornado 1953, a CTGS event

The devastating Waco tornado claimed 114 lives and reshaped our entire community.  For genealogists, it also created a rich set of records.  This presentation by Patti Huff Williams explores how to uncover the stories of those affected, using newspapers, death records, photographs, survivor accounts and more!  ZOOM link will be available.

Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center Orientation
Date: May 27, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center Orientation

A guided tour by a Library staff member of the Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center’s outstanding features.

Artificial Intelligence & Genealogy Special Interest Group
Date: May 28, 2026 Time: 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence & Genealogy Special Interest Group

The AI Special Interest Group is a welcoming space for genealogists of all skill levels. No tech experience required--just curiosity.